Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Ed Bolen NBAA-BACE 2023
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, standing alongside Wisk Aero’s electric aircraft, is a strong supporter of industry sustainability efforts. (Photo: Mariano Rosales)

Business aviation is poised for a strong year in 2024 but must still navigate pressing issues such as safety management systems (SMS), potential Part 380 changes, and a need to spread the message on Climbing Fast, according to NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. Key among those issues, Bolen further told AIN, is the need for a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.

The FAA is operating under a short-term extension until March 8, as a five-year bill has stalled over the 1,500-hour airline pilot requirement and the age 65 mandatory retirement age. “First thing is let’s get a reauthorization bill done,” Bolen stressed. “I think that’s fundamental.”

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